Paint striping apparatus



Nov.3,1942. EHEILM N 2,300,919

PAINT STRIPING APPARATUS Filed Jan. 21, 1941 A TTOR N E YS,

Patented Nov. 3, 1942 PA NT STRIPING APPARATUS Bernard Heilman, Detroit, Mich., assignor to Leonard A. Young, Detroit, Mich.

Application January 21, 1941, Serial No. 375,103

11 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in paint striping apparatus.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide an improved paint striping apparatus or tool which is equally effective in the striping or horizontal or vertical surfaces with uniform highly satisfactory results.

Second, to provide a tool of the type describedhaving a, striping roller and means for assuring a steady uniform supply of striping fluid such as paint thereto, regardless of the position or angular inclination in which the tool is held during the striping operation.

Third;to provide a tool of the type described having improved work engaging guide means associated therewith for the foregoing purposes.

Fourth, to provide a toolof the type described in which the work engaging guide means enables the coacting relation of the work and striping roller to be viewed regardless of the operators position relative thereto. 7

Fifth, to provide an apparatus or tool of the type described which is of simplified, compact and economical design and enables striping operation to be effected with rapidity and assurance of uniform and satisfactory results.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will appear from the description to follow. The invention is defined in the claims. I Preferred embodiments of the'invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in

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Fig. 1 is a View in side elevation partially broken away and in section illustrating a striping tool in accordance withmy invention in operative relation to one type of work,a fragment of which is shown in section.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view'of the tool of th invention illustrating more clearly the improved work engaging guide or gauge means associated therewith.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary view in section on line 3-3 of Fig. 2, further illustrating details of structure and arrangement of the coacting parts of the tool.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary bottom plan view with a cover plate removed to show the paint regulating or doctor means associated with the striping roller andthe means for adjustably positioning the same.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view illustrating the manner of employing the tool of the invention using supplementary guidemeans provided therewith, in the striping of a different class of work.

, In my copending application, Serial No.

374,257, filed Jan. 13, 1941, I illustrate and describe a paint striping apparatus of improved and simplified design enabling the application of a stripe of paint orother pigment to a surface by a continuous uniform stroke regardless of corners on the surface. The present invention relates to a tool of generallysimilar type, however in this instance the tool is so devised that it is capable of being employed in the striping of both horizontal and vertical surfaces, i. e., regardless of the angular disposition of the tool. Moreover, the present tool has improved work engaging guide or gauge means associated therewith and selectively usable in the striping of different types of work,- enabling a uniform straight stripe to be applied in predetermined relation to an edge of the work surface regardless of the plane in which the latter is disposed. This gauge structure in a preferred embodiment enables thestriping roller to be viewed at all times regardless of the disposition of the same to ascertain if a proper engagement of the parts is had.

Referring to the drawing, the reference numeral I in general indicates the tool of the invention which, like the tool illustrated and described in the aforesaid copending application, has a hollow cylindrical or tubular body 2 adapted to be gripped in the use of the device and separated interiorly by partition '3'to provide a paint or pigment receiving reservoir 4 which is spaced from the gripping portion of the body. This enables the latter to be gripped adjacent its end without transferring heat to the paint in the reservoir, which is commonly rendered suitablyfiuid by the use of a highly volatile liquid and readily subject to variation in its physical characteristics under the influence of temperature changes. l l

At its forward end, the body 2 at the bottom or lower side thereof is offset downwardly at right angles a substantial extent as indicated by the reference numeral5 and the upper forward edge or face portion 6 thereof is inclined at an angle of about 45. Offset 5 provides a bottom wall for a sump I into which paint or pigment from the reservoir 4 flows by gravity from the reservoir (being in fact a part of the reservoir) regardless of whether the toolis held horizontally as in Fig. 1 or vertically as, in Fig. 5. The sump is completed by a bottom side closure plate 8 secured by screws 9 to the body, the plate being laterally spaced at the forward edge ofthe body from the inclined forward body portion G-to receive th striping roller III which." is

tor or feed gauge member H, see Fig. 4, which slides longitudinally in undercut recesses or ways I 2 in the body adjacent the closure plate 8. This doctor has doctor or paint regulating surfaces [3 coacting with roller H] to regulate the thickness of the film of paint carried thereby. A spring [4 disposed between the doctor I I and one of the ways [2 takes up lost motion. The doctor is adjusted longitudinally in the ways by means of an adjusting screw [5 rotatably journaled in the rear sump defining offset wall portion 5 of 1 the body, this screw being threadedly engaged with a follower lug l6 secured to the doctor and being likewise restrained from longitudinal movement relative to the offset wall 5. The screw is provided with a knurled end for manual manipulation in adjusting the doctor.

Adjustably mounted on the forward inclined face portion 6 of the tool is a plate-like gauge member l8 having an elongated guide slot l9 therein and coacting with this slot to enable the gauge I3 to be longitudinally adjusted is a screw threaded into face portion 6 and receivable in the forward end 2| of slot [9, which is relatively narrow or restricted in width, the head of the screw overhanging the sides of this slot portion. Screw 20 has a fine bore therethrough serving as an air vent for the paint reservoir. At its upper and rear end, the slot I9 is enlarged somewhat in width at 22 to accommodate an externally threaded hollow filler fitting 23 which is fixedly engaged with the face portion 6 by means of the threads thereon. Threaded on the said filler portion is a clamp nut 24 which laterally overhangs the sides of slot portion 22 and engages the guide or gauge 18 to clamp the latter in adjusted position on the face portion. Member 24 is knurled to facilitate actuation and release thereof. A suitable filler member 25 is associated with the hollow filler fitting to enable the contents of the reservoir to be replenished when necessary.

At its lower forward end the gauge or guide member {8 is offset outwardly at an angle to provide a generally triangular or flaring plate-like guide 26 of substantial area adapted to engage the work in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1 to facilitate the application of a longitudinal stripe to the work, which is indicated by the reference numeral 21 and is, in the form shown, a portion of the frame of a refrigerator or like shelf or rack. In order to enable the coacting relation of the guide roller l9 and the work to be ascertained at any point in the striping movement, the guide 26 is provided with an aperture 23 of substantial size immediately over the roller l0, enabling a clear view of the latter to be had, as illustrated in Fig. 2.

' Referring to Figs. 1 and 5, it will be seen that the side of the sump portion of the tool body is provided with an adjustable set or clamp screw 29 receivable in a slot 33 in a further auxiliary guide or gauge member'3 l' on the opposite side of roller [0 which has an apertured guide surface or portion '32 similar tothe surface 26 offset at a right angle and projecting downwardly'beyond the roller If If necessary, the wall of the sump may be thickened by provision of a boss to receive the screw 29. Member 3| may be adjustably positioned longitudinally or angularly at any desired distance from the roller or at any desired inclination relative thereto to enable the top surface of horizontally disposed work or a variety of types of work to be striped with ease and rapidity. In the instance shown in Fig. 5, the work designated 33 may be any horizontally or otherwise disposed surface. I find that using a guide of t is ype the striping of automobile louvers and other irregular surfaces having but a single edge along which the tool may be guided is greatly facilitated.

In Fig. 1, I illustrate the relation of the auxiliary guide member 3| to the tool and the other guide or gauge l8. It will be appreciated that both guide or gauge members I8, 3| may be employed if the character of the work being striped indicates this to be desired, for example, in the case of a piece of work of additional width as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1, or either thereof may be removed, as would be necessary in manipulating the device in the manner shown in Fig. 5 on a surface 33 of considerable width.

The foregoing tool is simple, compact and inexpensive yet capable of being employed in the striping of many different types of surfaces. A steady uniform gravitational flow of striping liquid to the roller Ill is assured whether the same is employed vertically, horizontally, or at an intermediate angle, and the parts are visible to the user at all times. Adaptation of the tool for any desired operation by adjusting or removing the gauge or guide members l8, 3: is simply and quickly performed.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in an embodiment which is very practical. I have not attempted to illustrate or describe other embodiments or adaptations as it is believed this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my improvements as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to surfaces disposed either horizontally, vertically or at an angle intermediate therebetween, comprising an elongated hollow tubular body providing a paint receptacle, said body being laterally offset at one end and side thereof to provide a sump of substantial capacity directly communicating with said receptacle into which paint may flow by gravity whether the body portion is disposed horizontally or vertically, a paint applying roller journaled on the body to extend into said sump and rotatable on an axis at right angles to the length of the body, doctor means coacting with said roller adjustable from the exterior of the sump to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined forward face portion terminating adjacent the roller, a work engagin guide member adjustably mounted on said face portion, a vented pin and a hollow filler fitting on said face portion coacting with said guide mamber to enable the same to be adjustably positioned on said portion, a clamp nut on said fitting engageable with the guide member to secure the latter in adjusted position, said guidemember having a guide surface extending parallel to-said roller for engagement with a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and further longltudinally and pivotally adjustable guide means on said body having a work engaging gaugesurface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said guide surface to enable striping of vertical, horizontal or inclined surfaces by said tool by selectivepositioning of said guide and gauge surfaces. i i

2. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to surfaces disposed either horizontally, vertically or at an angle intermediate therebetween, comprising an elongated hollow tubular body providing a paint receptacle, said body being laterally offset at one end and side thereof to provide a sump of substantial capacity communicating'with said receptacle into which paint may flow by gravity whether the body portion is disposed horizontally or vertically, a paint applying roller journaled on the body to extend into said sump and rotatable on an axis at right angles to the length of the body, doctor means coacting with said roller adjustable from the exteriorthereof to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined forward face portion terminating adjacent the roller, a work engaging guide member adjustably mounted on said face portion, means on said face portion coacting with said guide member to enable the same to be adjustably positioned on said portion and secured in adjusted position, said guide member having a guide surface extending parallel to said roller for engage ment a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and further longitudinally and pivotally adjustable guide means on said body having a workengaging gauge surface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said guide surface to enable striping of vertical, horizontal or inclined surfaces by said tool by selective positioning of said guide and gauge surfaces.

3. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to surfaces disposed either horizontally, vertically or at an angle intermediate therebetween, comprising an elongated hollow tubular body providing a paint receptacle, said body having a sump of substantial capacity communicating with said receptacle into which paint ,may flow by gravity whether the body portion is disposed horizontally or vertically, a paint applying roller journaled on the body to extend into said sump, doctor means coacting with said roller adjustable from the exterior thereof to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined forward face portion terminatin adjacent the roller, a work engaging guide member adjustably mounted on said face portion, means on said face portion coacting with said guide member to enable the same to be adjustably positioned on said portion and secured in adjusted position, said guidemember having a guide surface extending parallel to said roller for engagement with a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and

capacity directly communicating with said receptacle and into which paint may flowby gravity whether the body portion is disposed horizontally or vertically, a paint applying roller journaled on the body toextend in said sump and rotatable on an axis at an angle to the axis of the body, doctor means coacting with said roller and adjustable from the exterior to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined face portion adjacent said sump, a work engaging gaug member adjustably mounted on said face portion, adjustable guide and clamp means engageable with the gauge member to secure the latter in adjusted position, said member having a gauge surface extending parallel to said roller for engagement with a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and further longitudinally and angularly adjustable means on said body having a gauge surface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said first named surface, said gauge surfaces being selectively em ployed separately ortogether to enable the tool to be employed in striping various types of work.

5. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to work surfaces disposed either hori zontally, vertically or at an angle intermediate therebetween, comprising a hollow tubular body providing a paint receptacle and a laterally offset sump of substantial capacity directly communicating with said receptacle and into which paint may flow by gravity Whether the body portion is disposed horizontally or vertically, a paint applying roller journaled on the body to extend in said sump and rotatable on an axis at an angle to the axis of the body, means to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined face portion adjacent said sump, a work engaging gauge member adjustably mounted on said face portion, adjustable guide and clamp means engageable with the gauge member to secure the latter in adjusted position, said member having a gauge surface extending parallel to said roller for engagement with a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and further longitudinally andangularly adjustable means on said body further longitudinally and pivotally adjustable guid means on said body having a work engaging gauge surface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said guide surface to enable striping of vertical, horizontal or inclined surfaces by said tool by selective positioning of said guide and gauge surfaces.

4. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to work surfaces disposed either horizontally, vertically or at an angle intermediatetherebetween, comprising a hollow tubular body providing a paint receptacle and offset at one side "and end thereof to provide a sump of substantial having a gauge surface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said first named surface, said gauge surfaces being selectively employed separately or together to enable the tool to be employed in striping various types of work.

6. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to work surfaces disposed either horizontally, vertically or at an angle intermediate therebetween, comprising a hollow tubular body providing a paint receptacle and a laterally offset sump of substantial capacity directly communieating with said receptacle and into which paint may flow by gravity whether the body portion is disposed horizontally or vertically, a paint applying roller journaled on the body to extend in said sump, means to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined face portion adjacent said sump, a work engaging gauge member adjustably mounted on said face portion, adjustable guide and clamp means engageable with the gauge member to se-- cure the latter in adjusted position, said member having a gauge surface extending parallel to said roller for engagement with a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and further adjustable means on said body having a gauge surface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said first named surface, said gauge surfaces being selectively employed separately or together to enable the tool to be employed in striping various types of work.

7. A paint striping tool for the application of stripes to work surfaces disposed either horizontally, vertically or at an angle intermediate therebetween, comprising a hollow tubular body providing a sump of substantial capacity, a paint applying roller journaled on the body to extend in said sump, means to regulate the thickness of the film picked up by the roller, said body having an inclined face portion adjacent said sump, a work engaging gauge member adj ustably mounted on said face portion, adjustable guide and clamp means engageable with the gauge member to sesure the latter in adjusted position, said member having a gauge surface extending parallel to said roller for engagement with a side of work to be operated on in spaced relation to the roller, and further adjustable means on said body having a gauge surface disposed on the opposite side of said roller from said first named surface, said gauge surfaces being selectively employed separately or together to enable the tool to be employed in striping various types of work.

8. A paint applying tool of the type described having an elongated body adapted to be grasped as a handle in manipulating the tool, a paint reservoir in said body, a sump of substantial capacity offset from one side of the body in direct communication with said receptacle whereby paint may flow from the receptacle to the body when the tool is disposed vertically or horizontally with the sump beneath the receptacle, an applying roller journaled in said body on an axis at right angles to the length thereof and extending into said sump, doctor means coacting with said roller, and a pair of selectively usable guide members adjustably mounted on said body at opposite sides of the roller, said members being adjustable to position the same at desired distances at either side of the roller, and means for clamping one of said members in adjusted position comprising a hollow externally threaded filler fitting for the receptacle mounted on said body and a clamp nut threaded on the fitting and engageable with the guide member to secure the same in adjusted position.

9. In a paint applying roller of the type de= scribed, a body having a reservoir and a roller journaled on the body to extend into the reservoir, a gauge adjustable on the body relative to the roller, guide and clamping means for the gauge in the adjustment thereof comprising a vented filler pin on the body, the vent thereof communicating with the reservoir, and a hollow externally threaded filler fitting on said body communicating with the reservoir through which the reservoir may be filled, said gauge having a guide slot receiving said pin and filler fitting for adjustment of the gauge, said fitting having a clamp nut threaded on the same and engageable with said gauge to secure the same in adjusted position.

10. In a paint applying roller of the type described, a body having a reservoir and a roller journaled on the body to extend into the reservoir, a gauge adjustable on the body relative to the roller, guide and clamping means for the gauge in the adjustment thereof comprising a hollow externally threaded filler fitting on said body communicating with the reservoir through which the reservoir may be filled, said gauge having a guide slot receiving said filler fitting for adjustment of the gauge, said fitting having a clamp nut threaded on the same and engageable with said gauge to secure the same in adjusted position.

11. In a paint applying roller of the type described, a body having a reservoir, a roller journaled on the body and supplied with paint from the reservoir, a gauge adjustable on the body relative to the roller, and means on the body coacting with the gauge to adjust the same relative to the roller and secure the same in adjusted position, said gauge having a work engaging surface of substantial area disposed in the line of view between the operator and the roller said surface being provided with a work Viewing opening of substantial size enabling the operator to view the coactive relation of the roller and work.

BERNARD I-IEILMAN. 

